Top security sources privy to the security plans for Jamhuri Day celebrations said police are under instructions not to allow gatherings in Nairobi except the official ceremony to be presided by Kenyatta.

This may set the stage for a confrontation between Mr Odinga’s supporters and the police as Kenya’s post-election crisis drags on. But it is not clear where the parallel event by Raila Odinga will be conducted.

play A file photo of Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi with ODM leader Raila Odinga at Orange House earlier. (Courtesy)

On Thursday, AG Githu Muigai warned Mr Odinga against taking ‘oath of office,’ adding that such a move would “attract treason, whose fate is death.”

The warning from Prof Githu came in just after the United Sates warned Mr Odinga against proceeding with the swearing-in and instead demanded that the ODM leader holds talks with the President.

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